When your business transports items, it does it with the hope that your customers will receive their orders on time and without any interference. But it can be a major problem if someone puts their slippery fingers where they don’t belong and steals from your cargo. Fortunately, there are five ways that you can protect against cargo theft.
Use Colored Stretch Wrap on Pallets
One way to protect yourself is to use colored stretch wrap on pallets. One of the advantages of using colored over clear stretch wrap is that it provides extra privacy and can hide what is in your shipment. Because it doesn’t have the transparency of clear stretch wrap, the colored wrap will discourage thieves from tampering with the load.
Watch for Dishonest Workers
Another way that you can protect against cargo theft is to keep an eye out for dishonest workers. You should do background checks on your employees and monitor those who act suspiciously. You can also start an anonymous tip line for people to call about workers who may be committing theft when you aren’t looking.
Maintain Constant Communication
When drivers take a shipment out for delivery, you should require them to constantly communicate with dispatch, especially when they stop in high-risk areas. Truckers should also have their cell phones when they step away from their vehicles.
Take Advantage of Tracking
Your business should also keep tabs on your shipments by using GPS and similar technologies that’ll help you track the vehicles. These can immediately notify you if the driver strays from the planned route and help you monitor things for any other suspicious activity.
Keep the Destinations Private
Finally, you can also help minimize theft by limiting who knows the cargo’s destination. If too many people know where it will end up, thieves can better find the shipment. It will be better for you and your business if fewer people know.
With these precautions, your business can do a better job of avoiding theft. That will enhance your business’s performance and reputation and allow you to have a more satisfied client.